Mat-Su Valley Real Estate Alaska Home Sales Statistics for January 2026
- May 1
- 2 min read
Unemployment Rates
The unemployment rate is a great market indicator for the future market. As long as employment numbers are strong, mortgages will be paid and manufactured items will be purchased.
National Unemployment Rate
2026
January 4.3%
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Adam's Insight: A the new year begins we are still in a healthy market. Our national unemployment rate is holding in the 4% range. A healthy market is 3.5% to 6%, this means that it is still easy to find work.
Alaska Unemployment Rate
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Adam's Insight: Not published at this time. Alaska nor the Mat-Su Borough have posted the unemployment rate for 2026.
30 Year Mortgage Rate Average in United States
*This information is pulled from the Federal Reserve and Freddie Mac. These are averages for information purposes only. This information is for the first day of the month; remember that a lot can change in 30 days.
2026
January 6.15%
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Adam's Insight: The interest rate directly affects Alaska homes sales pricing and other statistics. 6.15% seems high to our generation, however when I was born the interest rate was 13%. The higher interest rate meant that home values were low and affordable to handle a high interest rate. The low interest rates for the last few years have inflated home values which created an interesting market. When the #FED increased rates above 5% the market stabilized. I believe that in 2026 we will see rates drop again, the president is pushing to change the #FED management and reduce rates to spur a market increase.
Spot Gold Price (Price per Ounce)
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Spot Silver Price
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Mat-Su Alaska Home Sales Statistics
Matanuska-Susitna Properties Sold
2026
January 76
February 80
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Adam's Insight: Home sales are down 5% when compared to last year. This is caused by low inventory and market uncertainty. January is always a tough time to sell a home in Alaska.
Matanuska-Susitna New Listings
2026
January 147
February 158
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Matanuska-Susitna Active Listings
2026
January 350
February 337
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Matanuska-Susitna Absorption Rate
2026
January 2.36
February 2.3
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Matanuska-Susitna Average Sales Price
2026
January $446,322
February $405,654
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Matanuska-Susitna Average Median Days on Market
2026
January 74
February 73
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Written by Associate Broker Adam Maxfield
Real Estate Sales and Investing
Gold Spruce
(907) 803-8788
Real Estate Brokers of Alaska
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